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Upstate New York Synod Ministerium

Upstate New York Synod Ministerium
2010 Annual Retreat
The Rev. Craig A. Satterlee, Ph.D.
September 20-22,2010
Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY

CLICK HERE for the Brochure.

CLICK HERE to register.

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We are a resurrection people

The Upstate New York Synod of the ELCA is a Resurrection People.  We are more than 70,000  people connected to Jesus through Holy Baptism, gathered around Word and Sacrament in more than 185 congregations, served by more than 260 rostered leaders who in the face of fear, decline and despair live and proclaim good news of a God of hope, abundance, and new life.  We trust that Jesus’ Resurrection Spirit is at work transforming us, our church and our world.

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We pray first

We encourage and promote activities which nurture the faith of disciples and grow servant leaders – worship, Bible Study, prayer groups.  We are a Book of Faith Synod.  We encourage Christian education for adults and youth through two Outdoor Ministries, the Synod’s Deacon Program, the Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO), Youth Convo and Young Adult Lutheran Link (YALL), Region 7 First Call Theological Education, the Eastern Cluster’s Project Connect, 185 campus ministries and the 28 ELCA colleges and universities.

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We walk together

We build a network of connections which strengthen a sense of partnership in mission – in clusters, conferences, across the synod and with the wider church.  We gather leaders, provide training focused on transformation and mission, and work with ecumenical and interfaith partners and the New York State Council of Churches. We share with and learn from our companion synods in Central Southern Illinois, Zimbabwe and Zambia.  The Bishop’s Office, Synod Council, Conference Deans, Conflict and Healing and Mission in Transition Teams assist congregations through times of transition and conflict.  Mission interpreters help to tell the story of the difference we make in the world.

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We change lives

The Holy Spirit changes us and uses us as channels of God’s life-giving power.  Organic Faith in Amherst, Todos los Hijos de Dios in Amsterdam, and Nile Lutheran Mission in Rochester are avenues of outreach to new and immigrant communities. We ordain, consecrate and commission church leaders. We fight against hunger and poverty through the World Hunger Appeal and ELCA advocacy offices.  Lutheran Disaster Response coordinates the work of thousands of volunteers and 300 social ministry organizations (the largest network in the US) serve 1 in every 50 Americans.

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We are a Book of Faith Synod

The purpose of the Book of Faith Initiative is to increase biblical literacy and fluency for the sake of the world.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has made a commitment to encourage all members of our congregations, from children to adults, to dig deeper into our book of faith, the Bible.  The Book of Faith Initiative recommends a new model for our church—a grass-roots approach embracing a common vision in which all are invited to open scripture and join the conversation.  Each community is encouraged to decide how the Book of Faith Initiative will become a vital part of its own ministry.

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ELCA Prayer Ventures

Prayer Ventures is a guide to daily prayer for the ministries of the church. It is produced by ELCA Communication Services on behalf of the whole church.
  • July 29
    Pray for Pastor Rob James and GPS (God’s People Serving), Machesney Park, IL, which organized in May, that God will continue to nurture growth in faithfulness, numbers, stewardship, and service. GPS, already averaging 230 people in worship, notes that it started to grow when it began serving its neighborhood.

Daily Bible Verse

Daily Bible Verses from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
  • Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:00 GMT
    "How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings." -- Jesus (Luke 13:34)

ELCA News Releases

Official news releases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Daily Bible Reading

Daily Bible Readings from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
  • Thursday, July 29, 2010 [Romans 11:33-36 (NRSV)]
    God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge

    O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
    "For who has known the mind of the Lord?
    Or who has been his counselor?"
    "Or who has given a gift to him,
    to receive a gift in return?"

    For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.


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Sundays and Festivals (Lectionary)

Texts and liturigcal colors for upcoming dates from the Revised Common Lectionary
  • Sunday, August 1, 2010
    Lectionary 18 / Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
    Sunday, August 1

    First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
    Search out wisdom, for all is vanity
    First Reading (Semi-continuous): Hosea 11:1-11
    Like a mother, God will love Israel forever
    Psalm: Psalm 49:1-11 (Psalm 49:1-12 NRSV)
    We can never ransom ourselves or deliver to God the price of our life. (Ps. 49:6)
    Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 107:1-9, 43
    Give thanks to the LORD, all those whom the LORD has redeemed. (Ps. 107:1-2)
    Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
    Clothed in Christ, your life is hidden with him in God
    Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
    Jesus says: Be on guard against greed; be rich toward God, your treasure
    Liturgical Color: Green

Festivals and Commemorations

Lesser festivals and commemorations of the Church
  • Thursday, July 29, 2010
    Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany
    Thursday, July 29

    Friends of Jesus, Mary and Martha are remembered for the hospitality of their home that they offered him—Martha focused on serving their guest, and Mary on listening to him. Their brother Lazarus was raised from the dead as a sign of the greater resurrection to come.
  • Thursday, July 29, 2010
    Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, died 1030
    Thursday, July 29

    Considered the patron saint of Norway, Olaf went from a life of piracy to becoming Christian and declaring himself king of Norway. He revised the laws and tried to administer them fairly. Driven from Norway in a rebellion, he was killed in battle trying to regain his kingdom.